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Ghost Hunters

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Jason Hawes, Steve Gonsalves, Grant Wilson, Where to watch: Syfy, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Reality fare for sci-fi addicts; can be creepy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Curses are bleeped out.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Ghost Hunters

Parents need to know that because each episode follows a group of investigators examining paranormal events, younger viewers might be frightened by the potential presence of ghosts and spirits in homes and businesses.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the paranormal. Do you believe in ghosts? How else can you explain the events investigated on the show? Does the show scare you? Another discussion topic could be the technology the investigators use to determine whether spirits are responsible for the strange noises and occurrences. How can you become this type of investigator? What's involved in the job?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect for the whole family!

    We love this show! Never miss it! This group goes into each hunt not believing there is paranormal activity. It's helped my son to debunk and see that there are causes to some of the things he thinks are paranormal. This has allowed him to not be as afraid of the dark.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    family show

    I think its great my girls love watching the show

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    ghost hunters are good for anyone but may be scary for younger kids

    i always watched it so you don't have to help me say if it is good or not....he-he

  4. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    Good for the imagination

    I can not stand the show personally, but my daughter thought it was funny. She believes they really have some paranormal things to take care of there.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0

    gh gh gh gh ghostie

    FUNNY! the stories behind the places are cool!

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